Enjoying the channel, Darren. I’m currently an Envoy captain and hopefully I’ll be a few years behind you. I’ll be doing some CRM training later next month, let me know if I can buy you coffee or maybe a rib at hard 8 lol
Always look forward to your videos! 15:40 We went there in August, was completely dead. There was probably 30-40 other people around, that’s it. And 16:50 I was in that exact McDonald’s!
11:52 that's funny. I've eaten at that outdoor table before. Got there before closing in december so not many tourists, returned my board and they gave me a free glass of wine for cleaning up after myself.
Thank you! Great video. FYI The long line waiting for the Vatican Museum, where the Sestine chapel is located is due to a couple things. It takes a few hours to walk through the incredible museum before you even get to the chapel. Entry closes at 2pm because it takes the staff 4 hours to clear the visitors and make sure things are secure. I’ve been through it twice and can truly say it is well worth the morning wait. If you want to visit St. Peter’s, the wait is much much shorter.
I can only talk about them as I can’t use cameras in flight. They are rarely exciting. Normally chicken or beef with a salad, bread, dessert and fruit.
As always, Darren great content... Maybe you went over this before, but im wondering... you are on reserve from home always... I've seen other pilot / flight attendant vlogs where they have to hang out at the airport to be called assigned a flight... Is that a totally different subject because i don't recall you ever were at the airport on call waiting to be assigned.. Thanks... Ryan from Florida.. Your next layover in mia / Fll let me take you to the beach for some natural therapy...😅
Some airlines have Airport Ready reserve. The Flight Attendants at my airline have that. Pilots do not. Why? Good question. My previous airline had it for pilots and flight attendants. I did a full year of it when I was the bottom pilot. As far as the beach….I don’t care for natures toilet but thank you for the offer. Ha
always enjoy the perspective, and the 'it is what is attitude'! :) Ordering 3 pairs of glasses because you lose one. _Exactly_ the right response! Curious - it sounds like with the energy drinks that you might have brought them through security? If so, is that something you're allowed to due as a crew or recently changing internal regs for liquids? Thanks!
I didn't notice what time it was when you ordered the latte', but Italians get a little miffed when you order anything with milk after 11am, with the exception of a macchiato.
@@geekontheflightdeck Anything except dairy; Italians feel as if dairy in the afternoon negatively affects digestion. Their substitution may have been intentional lol. Apparently, macchiato is acceptable however, since it's just a drop or two of milk in the coffee.
Another great video. FCO and many Italian airports have extremely complicated SID’s, STAR’s and clearance procedures. The rest of Europe is more straightforward.
One more question. I always thought every flight ( I fly from TPA to Europe and vice versa) went up the east coast and through Halifax,Gander, southern Greenland, etc. One time when I came back from Frankfurt to Tampa the flight went straight across the Atlantic and the first land we saw was the east coast of Florida, Cape Canaveral area. I thought an airline had to be a certain distance from land in case of emergency. To summarize, I was surprised the pilot went straight across the Atlantic and not the northern route that every flight I've been on does. Do airlines do that route a lot?
Great question. Depends on the verification of the aircraft of its ETOPs rating. The Airbus 350 has the highest at 370 meaning over 6 hours from a suitable airport.
Next time you are in Rome, get gelato from Fiordiluna in Trastevere. Awesome place. The strawberry is incredible. (But only available if it is in season.)
My mom was a maritime engineer on ships back in the 80s. She told me never to drink water from the springs due to Italy having issues with Legionnaires' disease in their water back then. Be careful.
Heey, i like your videos especially when you talk about your workload, tasks... etc but what i notice that everytime you go on a layover you go out by yourself, its something usually you like to do ? because what i know the majority of pilots prefer to go out and discovering the city with the whole crew (captain, 2sd officer cabin crew..)
Hey Darren, What does it mean when you refer to say 10hrs 0r 12.30 block and have you or your family ever visited Montreal or Canada for that matter? i caught the end of your live yesterday and your doing good for someone who has not done that in the past. Safe travels brother!!
Block time is what is scheduled gate to gate. That’s the least amount I’ll be paid even if I’m early. If we run over that time we get the extra. So a 10 hour block flight pays 10 hours. If we get there in 10 hours 6 minutes we get an extra 6 minutes. We get there in 9 hours 50 minutes we get 10 hours. We visited YYZ years ago when my older wanted to see a waterfall. Perks of the job. Canada side is better. I have overnighted in YYZ YYC and YUL multiple times. YUL is my favorite in the spring and summer. I recall an awesome mall downtown that was several stories in height. Thanks for the kind words. I’m very much so learning as I go.
We have a new mall that just open... my wife and i have not gone in just yet but from what there saying it's all that!! the name is Royalmount mall. Lots of shopping for those so inclined.🙄
It was only moderate. Crossing the ocean we are in a non radar environment and assigned a speed and altitude to stay clear of other aircraft. There were aircraft above and below us within range to be an issue if we changed altitude. Most of us were down low to avoid the turbulence. Going much lower (in the 20s) would have consumed far too much fuel. Moderate turbulence is annoying but perfectly safe to fly in.
I don’t comment on policy directly related to my employer. My understanding is two fully qualified pilots need to upfront or a new pilot and a check airman. A line pilot can’t fly with a pilot still getting trained which would happen on a 3 pilot crew
@@geekontheflightdeck gotcha. I'm working for Brussels Airlines but we don't have flights over 10 hours so we always fly with 2 flight crew but 3 for training flights. So, 3 pilots is the norm for the Rome run but if there's any training involved, a 4th one would be added. Hope AA returns to Brussels! Used to work for AA for 5 years 2008-2012- best times of my life, GAAutier
I flew to Brussels right after the merger and “incident” at the airport in 2016. Man that might be worth a short video. Crazy story leaving there with my mother in law and security. We Belgium over a week. We drove west staying in small towns including Bruge then up to the Netherlands and Haarlem for 2 nights. I bet they will return with the XLR. Y’all fly 10 hours with 2 pilots? The FAA limits us to 9 with 2.
@@geekontheflightdeck actually yes, 9hrs, not 10 for two-pilot ops. I can hardly imagine the stress and chaos that ensued. Dark days for Belgium but we emerged out of it. There's a beautiful memorial to the vistims a short walk from the airport. Let me know when you're around and I'll also make sure you taste the best chips and chocolate in the world!
Hey Darren. Question. Have you ever flown a flight and noticed a celebrity on board? Without naming the person if so. Do you guys mention it upfront? do you geek out. any stories?
We do get told every now and then about VIPs and celebrities....no big stores. Woody Harrelson flew my little ERJ 145 to Jackson, MS and waited on the Jetbridge for his bag.....no one knew but us
Hey Darren...I'm trying to become a pilot using military benefits. I have a shaving condition where I can't shave everyday. Have you ever seen an airline wave the shave policy?
Nothing....just First Officer B...Relief Pilot. FC is First Officer Second Relief Pilot...many things I just have to accept....except the CLT airport....ha
So you’re pilots? You did not do more video inside the cockpit and you didn’t film it the plane takeoff and then landings. All I want to listen the radios from ATC. So please do that next time.
Thank you for these super wonderful videos Darren! I love learning the pilot life
Appreciate the kind words!
"And back to Darren in the studio" .... "Thanks Darren"
Darren in the studio is getting good using the green screen. Darren out in the field needs help with his camera mount
Enjoying the channel, Darren. I’m currently an Envoy captain and hopefully I’ll be a few years behind you. I’ll be doing some CRM training later next month, let me know if I can buy you coffee or maybe a rib at hard 8 lol
“How much for one rib”. Ha. Have fun!
Always look forward to your videos! 15:40 We went there in August, was completely dead. There was probably 30-40 other people around, that’s it. And 16:50 I was in that exact McDonald’s!
That McDonald’s used to have tablets on the tables. It’s a very large location. Thanks for the kind words.
Always enjoy your vids Darren..
I so love your POV of your adventures.
My 1 view involves my family, and we appreciate your adventures.
I hate chocolate protein shakes too! I just gulp them down. 😂😂😂
It would be so cool to see you in the cockpit on one of my international flights out of DFW! 💙✈😎
I must say, I do love the glasses choices
Thanks. I do have a few pair. I dare not count how many I use in a video. Ha
22:39, great shot, the rest of the video is equally informative and insightful as well. Godspeed
What is the most difficult airport you have flown in to? This content is good. I enjoy your channel.
Tegucigalpa (old airport). Next to Bogota then DCA (only because of the extra briefing needed for security and airspace)
Thank you for the kind words.
11:52 that's funny. I've eaten at that outdoor table before. Got there before closing in december so not many tourists, returned my board and they gave me a free glass of wine for cleaning up after myself.
Thank you! Great video. FYI The long line waiting for the Vatican Museum, where the Sestine chapel is located is due to a couple things. It takes a few hours to walk through the incredible museum before you even get to the chapel. Entry closes at 2pm because it takes the staff 4 hours to clear the visitors and make sure things are secure. I’ve been through it twice and can truly say it is well worth the morning wait. If you want to visit St. Peter’s, the wait is much much shorter.
Can you do a video of the meals you get when you're flying?
I can only talk about them as I can’t use cameras in flight. They are rarely exciting. Normally chicken or beef with a salad, bread, dessert and fruit.
love your videos. just moved back home to DFW to get my CFI/CFII, looking forward to fly 777 at AA one day !!!!
When we cross paths coffee is on me!
As always, Darren great content...
Maybe you went over this before, but im wondering... you are on reserve from home always...
I've seen other pilot / flight attendant vlogs where they have to hang out at the airport to be called assigned a flight...
Is that a totally different subject because i don't recall you ever were at the airport on call waiting to be assigned..
Thanks... Ryan from Florida..
Your next layover in mia / Fll let me take you to the beach for some natural therapy...😅
Some airlines have Airport Ready reserve. The Flight Attendants at my airline have that. Pilots do not. Why? Good question.
My previous airline had it for pilots and flight attendants. I did a full year of it when I was the bottom pilot.
As far as the beach….I don’t care for natures toilet but thank you for the offer. Ha
always enjoy the perspective, and the 'it is what is attitude'! :) Ordering 3 pairs of glasses because you lose one. _Exactly_ the right response!
Curious - it sounds like with the energy drinks that you might have brought them through security? If so, is that something you're allowed to due as a crew or recently changing internal regs for liquids? Thanks!
When in Uniform crew members in some countries are allowed to bring liquids to above passenger limits.
I didn't notice what time it was when you ordered the latte', but Italians get a little miffed when you order anything with milk after 11am, with the exception of a macchiato.
Hmm. Interesting. So just espresso?
@@geekontheflightdeck Anything except dairy; Italians feel as if dairy in the afternoon negatively affects digestion. Their substitution may have been intentional lol. Apparently, macchiato is acceptable however, since it's just a drop or two of milk in the coffee.
First thing I thought was omg not Heathrow 😂 great informative videos as always thanks Darren!
I know what you mean about seeing new airlines internationally… I was really excited when I spotted a RwandAir A330 at Heathrow
Great video. Enjoy the pilot vlogs.
I guess the phrase, When in Rome, took a whole new meaning with the coffee 😅
Another great video. FCO and many Italian airports have extremely complicated SID’s, STAR’s and clearance procedures. The rest of Europe is more straightforward.
Kinda cool - looked at your flight path on this trip on FlightRadar24 and you literally flew directly over my house in North Liberty Iowa (near CID).
Great content Darran! keep it up.
Appreciate it!
Thanks for all the details.
It is what it is, I thank you.
One more question. I always thought every flight ( I fly from TPA to Europe and vice versa) went up the east coast and through Halifax,Gander, southern Greenland, etc. One time when I came back from Frankfurt to Tampa the flight went straight across the Atlantic and the first land we saw was the east coast of Florida, Cape Canaveral area. I thought an airline had to be a certain distance from land in case of emergency. To summarize, I was surprised the pilot went straight across the Atlantic and not the northern route that every flight I've been on does. Do airlines do that route a lot?
Great question. Depends on the verification of the aircraft of its ETOPs rating. The Airbus 350 has the highest at 370 meaning over 6 hours from a suitable airport.
@@geekontheflightdeck Thanks....appreciate it
Next time you are in Rome, get gelato from Fiordiluna in Trastevere. Awesome place. The strawberry is incredible. (But only available if it is in season.)
When you are in Rome again, go to Frigidarium, amazing gelato!
Hoping you are going well. Love the channel. Hoping you are going to try and bid for Australia.
That’s on my list. Right now they are only out of LAX on the 777. Possible to pickup when I hold a line
@@geekontheflightdeck sorry I thought it was starting out of Dallas this month
On the 787 unfortunately
Dohickey…. God Bless Texas. We also use “thing a ma bobber “ and “a whatchama call it “
of the 777 flights out of DFW, do you think there is a consensus on which ones pilots prefer? Or which ones all the senior pilots snatch up?!
Generally the high value (most hours paid in a short time span) go senior along with Hawaii. No one wants London.
The one is the sid the second is the transition ... its common for italy ... milan has also SID followed by a transition
My mom was a maritime engineer on ships back in the 80s. She told me never to drink water from the springs due to Italy having issues with Legionnaires' disease in their water back then. Be careful.
Bro. You better a better than average pilot lol
Heey, i like your videos especially when you talk about your workload, tasks... etc but what i notice that everytime you go on a layover you go out by yourself, its something usually you like to do ? because what i know the majority of pilots prefer to go out and discovering the city with the whole crew (captain, 2sd officer cabin crew..)
I don’t like waiting on others. I have gone out before but normally I’m solo.
What is the largest and the most senior Kirkland base for 777?
Largest DFW....most senior is skewed as the #1 pilot is a 777 CLT CA and #2 is a DFW CA
What app do you use for flight planning?
In real life it’s my dispatcher. For flight sim I use Sim Brief
@geekontheflightdeck Thank you! You are amazing, watching your videos motivated me to go to flight school full time. Thank you for what you do!
Thanks for the kind words. This is an achievable goal. Reach out anytime.
Do you think a350 1000 is best long flight?
I have no experience with that aircraft
Hey Darren, What does it mean when you refer to say 10hrs 0r 12.30 block and have you or your family ever visited Montreal or Canada for that matter?
i caught the end of your live yesterday and your doing good for someone who has not done that in the past. Safe travels brother!!
Block time is what is scheduled gate to gate. That’s the least amount I’ll be paid even if I’m early. If we run over that time we get the extra. So a 10 hour block flight pays 10 hours. If we get there in 10 hours 6 minutes we get an extra 6 minutes. We get there in 9 hours 50 minutes we get 10 hours.
We visited YYZ years ago when my older wanted to see a waterfall. Perks of the job. Canada side is better. I have overnighted in YYZ YYC and YUL multiple times. YUL is my favorite in the spring and summer. I recall an awesome mall downtown that was several stories in height.
Thanks for the kind words. I’m very much so learning as I go.
We have a new mall that just open... my wife and i have not gone in just yet but from what there saying it's all that!! the name is Royalmount mall. Lots of shopping for those so inclined.🙄
sorry should have read.. Their
No worries. Hope you get back there one day
Question: if you were getting rocked around in bad turbulence why were you not allowed to go any higher to avoid it? Thanks!
It was only moderate. Crossing the ocean we are in a non radar environment and assigned a speed and altitude to stay clear of other aircraft.
There were aircraft above and below us within range to be an issue if we changed altitude. Most of us were down low to avoid the turbulence. Going much lower (in the 20s) would have consumed far too much fuel.
Moderate turbulence is annoying but perfectly safe to fly in.
My first time.
Couldn't AA fly it legally with just 1x relief pilot? Or do the union rules stipulate it has to be flown with 2 relief pilots?
I don’t comment on policy directly related to my employer.
My understanding is two fully qualified pilots need to upfront or a new pilot and a check airman. A line pilot can’t fly with a pilot still getting trained which would happen on a 3 pilot crew
@@geekontheflightdeck gotcha. I'm working for Brussels Airlines but we don't have flights over 10 hours so we always fly with 2 flight crew but 3 for training flights.
So, 3 pilots is the norm for the Rome run but if there's any training involved, a 4th one would be added.
Hope AA returns to Brussels! Used to work for AA for 5 years 2008-2012- best times of my life, GAAutier
I flew to Brussels right after the merger and “incident” at the airport in 2016. Man that might be worth a short video. Crazy story leaving there with my mother in law and security. We Belgium over a week. We drove west staying in small towns including Bruge then up to the Netherlands and Haarlem for 2 nights. I bet they will return with the XLR.
Y’all fly 10 hours with 2 pilots? The FAA limits us to 9 with 2.
@@geekontheflightdeck actually yes, 9hrs, not 10 for two-pilot ops. I can hardly imagine the stress and chaos that ensued. Dark days for Belgium but we emerged out of it. There's a beautiful memorial to the vistims a short walk from the airport. Let me know when you're around and I'll also make sure you taste the best chips and chocolate in the world!
Hey Darren. Question. Have you ever flown a flight and noticed a celebrity on board? Without naming the person if so. Do you guys mention it upfront? do you geek out. any stories?
We do get told every now and then about VIPs and celebrities....no big stores. Woody Harrelson flew my little ERJ 145 to Jackson, MS and waited on the Jetbridge for his bag.....no one knew but us
Hey Darren...I'm trying to become a pilot using military benefits. I have a shaving condition where I can't shave everyday. Have you ever seen an airline wave the shave policy?
There stew no waivers period. Even for medically known and documented conditions
This is one of the dullest channels on UA-cam and i love it.
Thanks I think. Ha
Darren if you don’t mind me asking at what age did you start flight training to reach your PPL?
I was 29 when all this started...now 47
Do you ever fly to or from JFK at all?
Only one flight to JFK on the 777. Many on the Airbus.
What does fb fc stand for ?
Nothing....just First Officer B...Relief Pilot. FC is First Officer Second Relief Pilot...many things I just have to accept....except the CLT airport....ha
Food boy and film critic
Does American endorse this
I never state my employer and do not represent my employer in any capacity.
So you’re pilots? You did not do more video inside the cockpit and you didn’t film it the plane takeoff and then landings. All I want to listen the radios from ATC. So please do that next time.
I’m not allowed to film takeoff or landings. You can listen to liveatc.net
£4.20?? Coke Zero??
😜
You seem like quite the “company man.” Pink tie & all. You wear the hat too? 🤦🏻♂️
The Pink Tie is for a friend that beat breast cancer. Be a better person.